LAS VEGAS (February 15, 2018) – Comedian, actor, director and producer Martin Lawrence will return to the stage as the host of 2018’s hottest comedy event: the “LIT AF Tour” at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Coming off the 20th anniversary of Def Comedy Jam, where he is known as the legendary host, Lawrence has made a triumphant return to the stand-up stage wowing audiences with his signature style of hilarious stories, social commentary and more. The “LIT AF Tour” stars Lawrence as the high-powered host who will present a lineup of comedians including Deon Cole, Rickey Smiley, Bruce Bruce and Benji Brown.

Tickets for the “LIT AF” tour start at $45, not including applicable service charges, and go on sale Friday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. PST. Tickets can be purchased online through axs.com or in person at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Box Office. M life Rewards members can purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, Feb. 14. To join the program or for more information, visit mgmresorts.com/mlife.

Martin Lawrence started in stand-up comedy at The Improv, the legendary venue where he honed his talents until he was asked by Russell Simmons to host his groundbreaking comedy series “Def Comedy Jam” on HBO. From there, Lawrence became a household name he debuted his self-titled TV show “Martin.” He starred for five years as not only the title character, but other support characters such as the sassy Sheneneh and Mama Payne both of whom became comedy classics. Lawrence would later go on to star in comedy blockbusters “Big Momma’s House, 1, 2 and 3” where he once again proved his talent for creating and acting as multiple characters in one storyline.

About Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is a unique destination resort set on 120 lush acres on the Las Vegas Strip. The resort offers three distinct hotel experiences: Mandalay Bay with 3,211 luxurious rooms and suites reflecting a modern tropical ambiance; Four Seasons Hotel, a AAA Five Diamond hotel offering 424 newly remodeled rooms and suites; and the luxury all-suite Delano Las Vegas. Mandalay Bay boasts an 11-acre tropical pool paradise featuring real sand, a wave pool and DAYLIGHT Beach Club. Other resort highlights include world-class entertainment at the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center, award-winning dining by celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, LIGHT Nightclub, Shark Reef Aquarium, Spa Mandalay and the recently expanded 2-million-square-foot Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mandalay Bay also is home to Michael Jackson ONE, Cirque du Soleil’s latest resident production based on the music and choreography of the King of Pop. Mandalay Bay is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mandalaybay.com, call toll free at (877) 632-7800 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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